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Sasu, P., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Anim-Jnr, A.S., Osman, A., Adjei, O., Adjei-Mensah, B., et al. (2023) Comparative Nutritional Evaluation of the Leaves of Selected Plants from the Poaceae Family (Bamboos and Grasses) for Sustainable Livestock Production in Ghana. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7, Article ID: 1087197.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1087197

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• TITLE: Biochemical and Nutritional Characterization of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf Leaves

  AUTHORS: Assetou Kamissoko, Zoumana Traore, Mamadou Abdoulaye Konaré, Keloua Kourouma, Adama Moussa Sakho

  KEYWORDS: Cymbopogon citratus, Physicochemical, Dried Leaves, Nutritional

  JOURNAL NAME: Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol.17 No.3, March 11, 2026

  ABSTRACT: Cymbopogon citratus constitutes an important source of energy and is highly valued for its therapeutic properties. In this study, the physicochemical parameters (Dry matter, total ashes) and macronutrients levels of dried leaves were determined using standardized methods. The mineral contents were assessed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. The results revealed that the dried leaves of C. citratus could be conserved easily based on its relatively low level of moisture (11.17% ± 1.44%). Furthermore, the species was found to be rich in proteins (9.25% ± 0.12%) and carbohydrates (72.37% ± 1.39%). In opposite, lower levels of fats were recorded (0.95% ± 0.00%). The spectroscopy highlighted the richness of these leaves in various mineral leaded by potassium (2.528%), silicon (1.578%), calcium (0.980%), sulfur (0.250%), and phosphorus (0.174%). This study has confirmed the nutritional advantages of C. Citratus.